Director of IT for Research Administration and Compliance

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 12 Feb 2023

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Director of IT for Research Administration and Compliance
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202300067AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Management II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 130,000 - 140,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/12/2023
Description of Work Unit
The mission of Research Services within the Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) at Colorado State University (CSU) is to provide innovative services for the campus research community that will enable and assist their research, instruction, and diversity.
The OVPR Division includes ~300 employees reporting to 11 departments that support the research enterprise at the university.
Research Services is responsible for the design, implementation and user support of open source and custom software applications, and the configuration and administration of commercial SAAS (Software as a Service) tools to facilitate CSU’s research administration and operations. The team also develops and supports business intelligence reporting for these applications.
The department analyzes, designs, recommends, installs, configures, troubleshoots, maintains, administers, and supports the network and computers used by the OVPR Division. Responsibilities include collaboration with CSU’s Division of IT for university policy and procedures, communications with organizations representing international, federal, state, and local research sponsors as well as support of agreements with IT service vendors.
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
Position Summary
The Director of IT for Research Administration and Compliance at Colorado State University is a full-time, 12-month administrative professional appointment reporting to the OVPR’s Chief of Staff. This position oversees the technical operations and enterprise application development and support services, data & systems integration, data integrity, operational reporting support, identifying IT needs for the research administration and compliance mission of the university and ensuring technical issues relating to this mission are resolved effectively and efficiently.
For the Director of IT, we seek a highly skilled and motivated individual with:
  • Strong leadership skills to guide OVPR IT staff and systems to support the missions of the division and campus;
  • Strong collaboration and team-building skills to address IT challenges;
  • The ability to provide a vision for how OVPR IT should be positioned for the future; and
  • Technical skills necessary to lead OVPR IT staff, programs and systems while meeting IT goals and standards of the University.


    • The successful candidate will possess knowledge of current and pending practices and technologies in information systems, application development, application support, application maintenance, technology infrastructure, systems administration, data security, and business process analysis.
    This position is based in Fort Collins, with the potential for flexible work arrangements, including limited remote work.
    A signing bonus up to $7,000 may be considered for successful candidates.
    Required Job Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or similar degree and 3 years experience OR any bachelor’s degree plus seven years of professional experience. Candidates with a High School Diploma (or GED) and 11 years related professional experience will be considered for employment (without the required bachelors or other post-secondary education).
    • Demonstrated increasing levels of managerial responsibilities.
    • Demonstrated leadership skills enabling a team to work effectively and efficiently to accomplish complicated projects.
    • Experience leading complex or multi-faceted technology operations towards achieving strategic goals and priorities
    • Knowledge of budget, finance and project management
    • Demonstrated experience managing vendor software agreements
    • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing software development
    Preferred Job Qualifications
    • Demonstrated knowledge of research administration systems and processes.
    • Experience in a Higher Education Research IT support environment
    • Working knowledge of an enterprise-wide administration or compliance application, such as the Kuali Research application and modules.
    • Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or 10 years’ experience in information technology
    • Experience working with, or membership in, national research organizations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators, Society of Research Administrators International, or The Federal Demonstration Partnership
    Diversity Statement
    Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

    Essential Duties


    Job Duty Category Operations and Resource Management
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Oversee research-related administrative and compliance IT systems, operations, and infrastructure
    • Evaluate, develop, and implement campus-wide IT strategies in line with Office of Vice President for Research organizational objectives
    • Oversee and manage software development, deployment, and lifecycle maintenance, including infrastructure and campus-wide applications in collaboration with Division of IT
    • Coordinate with University’s IT security office to identify and mitigate security risks in compliance with university requirements and according to accepted IT industry best practices
    • Oversee OVPR IT Service Management (ITSM)
    • Oversee the implementation of operational reporting needs
    • Work to increase user satisfaction through ITIL practices
    • Evaluate IT operations regarding established goals
    • Prepare departmental budgets
    • Prepare Administrative IT Systems project progress and budget reports for OVPR Executive Committee and Financial Manager
    • Hire new members of IT staff, assuring resilience, IT experience and leadership skills of team members
    • Build and maintain relationships with outside vendors
    Percentage Of Time 50
    Job Duty Category Team Leadership
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Lead team of professional IT staff
    • Communicate priorities, solicit feedback, and listen to members of the team
    • Conduct ongoing performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, encourage educational opportunities, and assure a work-life balance for team members
    • Encourage and facilitate communication with OVPR and campus stakeholders for efficient project development and delivery Instill a sense of collaboration and task-sharing among team
    • Encourage recognition of team skills and contributions 
    • Provide mentoring and technical guidance 
    Percentage Of Time 30
    Job Duty Category Strategic Leadership
    Duty/Responsibility
    • Prioritize needs across research compliance and administration
    • Advise OVPR Executive Committee on strategic prioritization of projects and needs
    • Represent the unit within university-wide technical negotiations
    • Represent CSU with national organizations, such as but not limited to the Federal Demonstration Partnership
    • Ensure university systems and applications comply with federal and state regulations and requirements
    • Propose strategic solutions, solicit project priorities, and recommend new systems and software to the OVPR Executive Committee
    • In cooperation with the OVPR and university departments, identify project goals to address CSU research administration and compliance IT needs and requirements
    Percentage Of Time 20

    Application Details


    Special Instructions to Applicants
    To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, and the contact information for three professional references by 11:59 PM on February 12, 2023. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. This posting will remain open until filled.
    Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
    Search Contact Chris Denne - [email protected]
    EEO Statement
    Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
    The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
    The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
    The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
    Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
    Background Check Policy Statement
    Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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